June 20, 2023 at 5:15 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

This School Board Meeting is available to watch via Live Stream by selecting the following link or by going to the "Falls High Journalism" youtube page.

Call to Order

1. Roll Call:
Jessica Crosby, Director                 
Toni Korpi, Clerk   
Bruce Raboin, Treasurer
Tina Sather, Director
Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Board Chair  
JoAnn Smith, Vice Board Chair

Non-Voting Members:
Kevin Grover, Superintendent
Mitch Erickson, Student Representative                        

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

1. Approve agenda as presented.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Open Forum

1. Public Open Forum

Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $832,255.61 for pay periods May 19th, June 2nd, and June 16th.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $531,634.13.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on May 15, 2023 and special meeting on June 14, 2023.

4. Approve MOU between ISD 361 and Education Minnesota International Falls Local 331 for the alternative teacher professional pay system.

5. Approve hire of Treana Schultz as Summer Food Service Cafe Helper from starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

6. Approve hire of Krystal Mayfield as Summer Food Service Assistant Cook starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

7. Approve use of the field by the City of International's for July 4th fireworks.

8. Approve US Foods as the food service Prime Vendor for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

9. Receive the 10 year plans for LTFM and Capital for approval in July.

10. Approve the fiscal year 2022-2023 final fund 01 revenue budget in the amount of $14,385,542 and expense budget in the amount of $14,023,222.  This includes state/federal COVID relief funding.

11. Approve the fiscal year 2023-2024 adopted fund 01 revenue budget in the amount of $13,890,989 and expense budget in the amount of $14,125,983.  This includes state/federal COVID relief funds.

12. Approve the fiscal year 2022-2023 final fund 02 revenue budget in the amount of $592,830 and expense budget in the amount of $609,005.

13. Approve the fiscal year 2023-2024 adopted fund 02 revenue budget in the amount of $590,000 and expense budget in the amount of $612,138.

14. Approve the fiscal year 2022-2023 final fund 04 revenue budget in the amount of $682,512 and expense budget in the amount of $704,983.

15. Approve the fiscal year 2023-2024 adopted fund 04 revenue budget in the amount of $647,589 and expense budget in the amount of $678,474.

16. Approve the fiscal year 2022-2023 final fund 07 revenue budget at $550,949  and expense budget at $525,800.

17. Approve the fiscal year 2023-2024 adopted fund 07 revenue budget in the amount of $554,258 and expense budget in the amount of $525,800.

18. First reading of School Board Policy 704 - Dev. and Mtce. of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and Fixed Asset Acctg. System

19. First reading of School Board Policy 705 - Investments

20. First reading of School Board Policy 706 - Acceptance of Gifts

21. First reading of School Board Policy 707 - Transportation of Public School Students

22. First reading of School Board Policy 708 - Transportation of Nonpublic School Students

23. First reading of School Board Policy 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy

24. First reading of School Board Policy 710 - Extracurricular Transportation

25. First reading of School Board Policy 711 - Video Recording on School Buses

26. First reading of School Board Policy 712 - Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses

27. First reading of School Board Policy 713 - Student Activity Accounting

28. First reading of School Board Policy 714 - Fund Balances

29. First reading school board policy #720 Vending Machines.

30. First reading of school board policy #721 UFARS Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources.

31. First reading of school board policy #801 Equal Access to School Facilities.

32. First reading of school board policy #802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material.

33. First reading of school board policy #805 Waste Reduction and Recycling

34. First reading of school board policy #807 Health and Safety Policy.

35. First reading of school board policy #901 Community Education.

36. First reading of school board policy #903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.

37. First reading of school board policy #906 Community Notification of Predatory Offenders.

38. First reading of school board policy #907 Rewards.

39. Second reading of School Board Policy 702 - Accounting

40. Second reading of School Board Policy 103 - Complaints-Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons

41. Second reading of School Board Policy 104 - School District Mission Statement

42. Second reading of School Board Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships

43. Second reading of School Board Policy 424.5 - Coaches/Advisors

44. Second reading of School Board Policy 424.6 - Professional Standards Varsity Coaches

45. Second reading of School Board Policy 425 - Staff Development

46. Second reading of School Board Policy 510 - School Activities

47. Second reading of School Board Policy 516.6 - Overdose Medication

48. Second reading of School Board Policy 517 - Student Recruiting

49. Second reading of School Board Policy 703 - Annual Audit

50. Approve BSU Concurrent Enrollment and PSEO agreement for the 2023-2024 school year.

51. Acknowledge Brady Hjelle as Volunteer Boys Hockey Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

52. Approve the hire of Isabelle Hemstad as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

53. Approve arena rental with Falls Figure Skating Club.

54. Approve 2023-2026 contract with IEA for Environmental, Health and Safety Management Services.

55. Receive Superintendent evaluation documents.

56. Accept resignation from Lisa West, Dean of Students, effective June 16, 2023.

57. Approve the hire of Samantha Sinninghe as FES and Community Education Secretary effective August 7, 2023.

58. Accept resignation from Emily McGonigle as School Board member effective June 9, 2023.

59. Award bid to Pelland Swenson for FES Door replacement in the amount of $29,800.

60. Approve MREA dues for 2023-2024.

61. Approve MSBA dues for 2023-2024.

62. Award request for quotation to Sandstroms as Milk supplier for the 2023-2024 school year.

63. Approve hire of Joseph Anselmo as 1.0 FTE Elementary PE and Title Instructor for the 2023-2024 school year.

64. Approve the hire of Joseph Anselmo as Head Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

65. Approve hire of Erin Hall as Head Volleyball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

66. Approve hire of Chad Baldwin as Head Boys Hockey Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

67. Approve Jon McDonald as Assistant Boys Hockey Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

68. Approve the hire of Karla Olson-Line as MHS Advisor for the 2023-2024 season.

69. Approve hire of Karla Olson-Line as Football Cheerleader Advisor for the 2023-2024 season.

70. Approve Erin Hall as Head Girls Hockey Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

71. Approve Rachel Helleloid as Assitant Girls Hockey Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

72. Approve Steve Joslyn as the Head Boys Swimming Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

73. Approve Brandon Barras as the Head Girls Baseketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

74. Approve Shelley Koenig as the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

75. Approve hire of Jayde Hall as Speech Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

76. Approve hire of Ariana Zahradka as Knowledge Bowl Advisor for the 2023-2024 season.

77. Approve arena rental agreement with Marty Goulet.

78. Approve hire of Cherie Sweney as Summer Food Service Head Cook Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

79. Approve hire of Angela Scholler as FHS Summer Program Chaperone / Van Driver from June 12, 2023 through August 27, 2023.  This position is funded by ARP Funding.

80. Approve hire of Lisa Simon as FHS Summer Program Teacher from June 6, 2023 through July 27, 2023.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

81. Approve hire of Paul Peterson as FHS Summer Program Teacher from June 6, 2023 through July 27, 2023.  This position is funded with ESSER funding.

82. Approve Don Rolando for the Dean of Students position at a 1.06 FTE (12 day overload) for the 2023-2024 school year contingent upon hiring a Science Teacher.

83. Approve the insurance renewal for property, liability, automobile, cyber-security and worker compensation from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 in the amount of $173,643.53.

84. Approve MOU with NESC for Staff Well-being Program.

85. Approve Master Services Agreement with CLA LLP for 2022-2023 audit and financial statement services.

Action Items

1. Improving systems and structures to create a culture where all are welcome and supported.

1.a. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.b. Approve Facility Use Agreement with City of International Falls.  Motion by __, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

1.c. Approve Resolution Relating to Ratifying Previous Deed Dated 10/11/2006 to the City of International Falls, Parcel Id No 92-114-011700.  Motion by ___, second by ___.  Motion carried / Failed.

1.d. Appoint ___________ to the open School Board Member seat effective July 20, 2023 through December 31, 2023.  Motion by ___, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

1.e. Approve LiveBarn contract for Pool and Arena.  Motion by __, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

1.f. Annual Education Identity and Access Management Board Resolution (IOwA) designating Kevin Grover, Superintendent as the Districts IWoA.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.g. Approve regular route hourly bus driver wage increase from $22.58/hour to $25.52/hour for the 2023-2024 school year and $26.03/hour for the 2024-2025 school year.  Add 9 hours of paid personal leave time for all regular route bus drivers prorated if hired after the start of the school year or terminate service prior to the end of the school year.  Motion by ___, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

1.h. Discussion with possible action on request from FES Teachers to pay FES Qcomp stipend for goals not attained in FY2023 (more information coming on Tuesday).  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.  

1.i. Approve hire of Seth Bjornrud as Assistant Football Coach for the 2023-2024 season.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed

2. Increasing family and community engagement in student learning and school experiences through improved communication and collaboration.

2.a. Approve MSHSL cooperative agreement with Cornerstone Christian School for volleyball effective the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed
 

2.b. Approve MSHSL cooperative agreement with Cornerstone Christian School for boys basketball effective the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed
 

2.c. Approve MSHSL cooperative agreement with Cornerstone Christian School for girls basketball effective the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed
 

2.d. Approve MSHSL cooperative agreement with Cornerstone Christian School for boys cross country effective the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed
 

2.e. Approve MSHSL cooperative agreement with Cornerstone Christian School for girls cross country effective the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed
 

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Mitch Erickson, Student Representative

2. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal

3. Tim Everson, Secondary Principal

4. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  

5. Beth Slatinski, Community Education Director

6. Committee Reports:

6.a. Community Education Advisory Board

6.b. Recreation Commission

Adjournment

1. Motion by __, second by __ to adjourn meeting at ___ p.m.  Motion carried / failed.